Friday 10th December

Historic Homestead hits the market

Max Magilton is selling his magnificent estate in the Victorian suburb of Camperdown for over $5 million.

Purrumbete Homestead was originally built by the Manifold family, who founded Geelong Grammar, in 1857. Over the years as the Manifolds wealth increased, the family renovated the house and its facade, making it one of the most significant examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Australia.

Stretching over 2km of Lake Purrumbete shoreline, the ten-bedroom, seven-bathroom house features carvings by Robert Prenzel and a series of murals in the hallway painted by Walter Withers from the Heidelberg school depicting the story of how the family settled there.

“Purrumbete is historically significant and one of Australia’s original country homesteads,” says agent Andrew Baines.

Historic outbuildings include two seperate renovated cottages, the Bluestone Shearers quarters, Coach House, Blacksmiths shop, Clydesdale stables and a restored Glass House.

Paintings of the homestead, by Colonial artist Eugene Van Guerard, hang in the National Gallery of Canberra.

For further information, find it on Millionplus

Car king to sell his castle

Car dealer, John Pascoe, is selling his stately waterfront mansion in Mount Martha.

John runs a Peugeot and Kia dealership in Richmond, as well as City automobiles, who specialize in selling Mercedes Benz cars.

Named Cambio Al Mar, the 3,300 square metres cliff top property boasts unparalleled views across the water from the Melbourne CBD, over the You Yangs, to the heads.

The carefully crafted home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, vast living areas, home theatre room, gymnasium, and a billiard room. The landscaped grounds include an in-ground swimming pool, and outdoor entertaining areas.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Fit for a family

Paul McClure and his wife, Rachel, are selling their home in the Melbourne suburb of Camberwell for over $2.6 million.

Paul is the Director of Life Fitness Company, an international business which supplies fitness equipment.

The impressive Edwardian home has been beautifully renovated and boasts period features throughout, including a double height entrance hall, ornate ceilings, and oak parquetry floors.

“There’s nothing that hasn’t been thought of - it’s a truly magnificent renovation. A superb family home in the environs of the Sunnyside Estate," says agent Joe Muinos.

It includes a formal sitting room with an adjoining wine cellar, five bedrooms, playroom, gym, chefs kitchen with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, an open-plan living room which opens onto a swimming pool and spectacular gardens.

For further information, find it on Millionplus

Designed with family in mind

Hot on the heels of designing townhouses on the old Hawthorn Football Club Social Club site, architect Steve Domoney has designed another masterpiece in nearby ‘Grace Park Estate’.

This contemporary home features strong horizontal lines which are highlighted by an abundance of natural light and organic materials. It includes a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with custom fittings and a shower room overlooking a private courtyard. The home also includes a further four bedrooms, two bathrooms, home office, informal and formal living areas, and a gourmet kitchen.

Outside, the gardens focus on indigenous plants and feature a swimming pool and an alfresco entertaining area.

For further information, find it on Millionplus